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Smartphones have turned all of us into photographers, and we are taking more pictures than ever. Whether or not they’re any good… well Carmel photographer Marc Silber at least wants to make them better.

I recently spoke with Silber about his new book Advancing your Photography: A Handbook for Taking Photos You’ll Love.

At the Big Sur River Inn, outdoor umbrellas and dining tables sit on the decks waiting for visitors. It’s spring break, a time of year when the restaurant would normally be busy and the rooms here booked. But both are virtually empty.